If the cold is making it tough for you to get motivated, you’re not the only one! Though some dedicated runners are out there 365 days a year, rain or shine, that’s not the case for all of us. People come from far and wide to take part in these Vancouver races, so you’d be silly not to join in! Here are 10 upcoming Vancouver races you’ll definitely want to sign up for:

Nothing quite compares to the energy at a HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament. This is the second year Vancouver will be hosting the two-day tournament that will bring 15 of the top rugby sevens teams in the world, including New Zealand, South Africa, England, Russia, USA, and more.

Limited tickets have just been released for the tournament that will be coming to town on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12.

The format of the games is 7 on 7 (instead of 15 on 15) and the games are shorter than usual, so the action is much faster-paced and very high scoring. It’s perfect for those who love rugby and those who have no idea what the heck is going on! The tournament sold out last year with 33,000 seats filled each day.

The 2018 Canadian Tire National Skating Championship will head to the west coast as Vancouver, B.C., will host the momentous championships at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre from January 8-14, 2018. The 2018 event will serve as a qualification event for the team that will compete at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea later that same year.

Running is something that many people swear by; it’s an incredible way to get exercise, no expensive membership is required, all you need is a good pair of shoes, and you can literally do it whenever you want! Now, for every person that’s crazy about running there’s someone else that just doesn’t get it. Here’s the thing, I was one of those people right up until recently when I came to call Vancouver home. I’ve spent countless hours in gyms and fitness studios, and though I really enjoy getting exercise as much as possible, it always felt like more of a chore. I had tried running in the past, but it never clicked for me, and I’m now beginning to think it had everything to do with location.Continue reading:Why Vancouver is a Runner’s Heaven

And what a group of women these ladies are! This tournament brings together some of the most talented, highly trained skaters from the international roller derby league for an amazing show of fast-paced skating and aggressive running-into-people maneuvers.

How does roller derby work? Honestly, I’ve watched more than a couple of games and I still have a tough time figuring out what’s going on. But, gosh darnit is it still fun to watch, especially with this level of talent!

Be a part of history as Vancouver welcomes thousands of Masters-aged athletes to the first-ever Americas Masters Games, taking place August 26th to September 4th. Games’ organizers are thrilled with the progress of this inaugural sporting event, and look forward to hosting athletes competing in over 20 sports at some of Vancouver’s most iconic venues and locations.

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